Chicago ~ The Taste

This last weekend Allwyn's family came to visit from Jersey. We had a great time. Yesterday we decided to take the metra into the city. We left on the 6:20 train (yes, Micah's bedtime is 7:30) We arrived in the city a little after 7. We walked over to Grant Park and enjoyed the Taste of Chicago. We enjoyed some yummy food including sweet potato chips, ribs, sweet corn and samosas. We then walked over near Buckingham fountain (yes, the place we got engaged) We got some nice pictures of everyone and some blurry ones too. Here they are....

Water Fun!

Micah had a blast the other day playing with his beach ball sprinkler. The neighborhood kids enjoyed playing as well. Here are a few pictures of Micah.

Our little beach get away -Grand Beach

Micah and i had a great time with great friends for a little beach get away. Abbi invited Micah myself and Erin and Charlie to her parents beach house. We had a great time. The boys enjoyed playing on the beach. The water was a little cold but they enjoyed getting their toes wet and digging in the sand. We all enjoyed a great dinner and then put the boys down. Us girls had some great conversation over wine and yummy strawberry shortcake.
The next day we had fun playing at the park, and headed home late afternoon. Thanks Abbi for a much needed and fun get away, you're the BEST!!!

Micah checking out the sand

Yes, Micah is trying to eat a rock

My little guy on the beach

Micah and Griffin practicing parallel play

Day 2 the boys sit together. Griffin, Charlie and Micah

Happy 7th Birthday Jaden!

On Sunday we celebrated Jaden's 7th Birthday. Wow where has the time gone. I still remember the day he was born. Here are a few pictures from his bowling party.

Birthday Boy

Micah enjoyed pushing these chairs around during the party

Yum, Birthday Cake

Micah waiting for his cake

Family Outting to the Arboretum

On Saturday after the rain cleared we headed out for an afternoon at the arboretum. We all had a great time. It was Allwyn's first time there in a long time; Micah was sure to show him around. Here are a few highlights of our trip.

Look at my BIG boy climb

There are my guys!!!

Micah walked up and down this hill over and over again
Micah had a blast making music with the flowers


Micah enjoyed climbing through the acornMicah reading the upcoming events at the Arboretum

Mall walkers

Today my friends and i had planned to go walking with the boys. It was raining so we decided to walk in the mall. When i arrived i couldn't believe what i saw. Moms take this mall walking thing very serious. They were doing squats, running sprints and even had bands to work their upper body. We only walked but it was very nice; if we're feeling adventuress we may do a few squats next time. The boys enjoyed playing in the play area after our walk. We then had lunch and headed home for some much needed naps.

Another day at the zoo

Yes we went to the zoo again yesterday. It was a beautiful day to spend with great friends. I only managed to take 3 pictures. Here they are....

This is little Aubrey drinking from her nuby sippy for the very first time!!!

Abbi and Grif, Griffin couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the dinosaur move.The boys just loved the dino, next time we are going to see more dinos.

Happy 2nd Birthday Griffin!!!

Today we celebrated our friend Griffin's 2nd Birthday!!! We had a great time with friends. Micah enjoyed jumping in the bounce house. Here are a few pictures from the party.

Micah still a little unsure about bouncing but warming up

Micah bouncing with Charlie

Charlie bumped Micah accidentally and Micah decided to pout about it!

Charlie came over to say he was sorry, what a nice friend

Griffin's Birthday cake, Abbi is so creative!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Griffin, Happy Birthday to you!

Griffin blowing out his candles

Micah was so tried after the party that he took a little nap.

Micah enjoyed a yummy dinner.

Micah taking his first bubble bath